Unveiling the Mystical Beauty of Pamukkale.
Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural wonder located in southwestern Turkey. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination for its stunning white terraces and hot springs.
This fairy-land of ‘Cotton Castle is a marvelous spectacle, created by a beautiful composition of cataracts, pools and stalactites. The ground of white travertines gleam under the sun, as the waters flow mildly over.
Nearby there is a ancient city – Hierapolis . Here stands a magnificent theatre affording a wonderful view of the land below, and the Temple of Apollo, representing the Hellenistic period.
Since the earliest times of history, Pamukkale has been chosen for its therapeutic mineral waters. The site today is a fine spa-center with its warm pools and numerous facilities provided nearby.
To the northwest of Pamukkale, is Karahayit, another thermal center with curative waters of a high iron content. The specialty of this site is the interesting formation made by the water, with the most beautiful tones of glittering red. You will wish to make this extraordinary scene eternal by taking some photographs, and the originality of the region is reflected on these photos.
Standing since the 3rd century AD, there exist aqueducts between Pamukkale and Karahayit, a rendering and attractive place for sightseers, while thermal baths are also provided for all holidaymakers.